PSY 707 Study Guide - Final Guide: Allostatic Load, Autonomic Nervous System, Occupational Stress

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 707
• Professor: Katlyn Peck

Document Summary

Foundations: sam and hpa axis differences/interrelated, feedback loop interruptions = bad, autonomic nervous system, rest and digest/fight or flight, parasympathetic and sympathetic activity, allostatic load. Temperament: biologically based foundation of personality, characteristic patterns of behaviour, emotionality, activity, sociability. States: temporary internal phenomena, situation is a factor. Traits: characteristics or structural elements of personality that predispose individuals to act a certain way (more stable, dispositions. Personality models: biological predisposition model, health-related behaviour models, moderation models. Which brain structure is more active in introverts: reticular formation > high neuroticism and amygdala activity ** studies. Demand withdraw patterns involves: crowism, defensiveness, contempt, stonewall, 4 horsemen study *** Health outcomes of occupational stress: physiological effects, behavioural effects, psychological effects, disease states firefighters and police officers generally , have higher rates of divorce and alcoholism than the general public. Types of coping: problem focused, emotion focused.